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In the news today: New poll on PM's future, first GST/HST credit payment due Friday
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Poll suggests Canadians expect Trudeau to stay A majority of Canadians think Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wil...
Jul 04, 2024
Defence to begin case in criminal trial of 'Freedom Convoy' organizer Pat King
OTTAWA - The criminal trial of "Freedom Convoy" organizer Pat King is set to resume today as the defence begins its case. King was a prominent figure in the convoy that gridlocked downtown Ottawa for ...
Jul 04, 2024
Most Canadians think Trudeau will stay on to the next election: poll
OTTAWA - A majority of Canadians think Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will stay on to lead his party in the next election even as his approval ratings are still extremely low, a new poll suggests. Ques...
Jul 04, 2024
Chefs mourn for B.C.'s peaches but adapt to stone fruit wipeout
VANCOUVER - Chef Gus Stieffenhofer-Brandson says that when it comes to a fat B.C. peach, there are "endless possibilities" for a fruit that signifies summer. Maybe a salad? "They play so nicely togeth...
Jul 04, 2024
Labour is hopeful and Conservatives morose before voters deliver their verdict on UK's election day
LONDON (AP) - British voters are picking a new government Thursday, voting in a parliamentary election that is widely expected to bring the Labour Party to power against a gloomy backdrop of economic ...
Jul 03, 2024
Ryan Gauld has three assists in Whitecaps' 3-1 victory over reeling Minnesota United
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Ryan Gauld had assists on goals by Brian White, Mathias Laborda and Sebastian Berhalter to propel the Vancouver Whitecaps to a 3-1 victory over Minnesota United on Wednesday nig...
Jul 03, 2024
Alonso Martínez, Matt Freese lead New York City to 2-0 victory over Montreal
NEW YORK (AP) - Rookie Alonso Martnez scored a goal in each half and Matt Freese had three saves to lead New York City FC to a 2-0 victory over CF Montreal on Wednesday night. Martnez took a pass from...
Jul 03, 2024
Alvarez's three RBIs lead Astros past Jays 9-2; Guerrero's hit streak reaches nine
TORONTO - Yordan Alvarez had a solo home run and two RBI doubles as the Houston Astros rolled past the Toronto Blue Jays 9-2 on Wednesday. Yainer Diaz had three runs batted in on a 3 for 4 night at th...
Jul 03, 2024
Toronto FC can't hold onto early lead against Orlando, falls to fifth straight loss
TORONTO - Orlando City SC rallied from an early deficit to dispatch Toronto FC 2-1 in MLS play Wednesday, handing John Herdman's slumping side its fifth straight loss. Derrick Etienne Jr. scored for T...
Jul 03, 2024
Guinness World Record for intelligent B.C. chicken Lacey
VICTORIA - A B.C. chicken named Lacey has earned a Guinness World Record for being able to correctly identify the most objects in one minute. Lacey's owner, veterinarian Emily Carrington, says the wor...
Jul 03, 2024